The burden of waiting to access pain clinic services: perceptions and experiences of patients with rheumatic conditions

• Main Authors: Simon Deslauriers (Author), Jean-Sébastien Roy (Author), Sasha Bernatsky (Author), Nathan Blanchard (Author), Debbie E. Feldman (Author), Anne Marie Pinard (Author), Mary-Ann Fitzcharles (Author), François Desmeules (Author), Kadija Perreault (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2021-02-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Abstract Background Extensive waiting times before receiving services is a major barrier to adequate pain management. Waiting times may have a detrimental impact on patients' conditions and quality of life. However, there remains a lack of knowledge on the actual experiences of patients waiting...